Thailand Postpones Employee Welfare Fund Contributions to 2027
A Royal Decree delays the start of collecting employee savings and employer contributions to the Employee Welfare Fund from 1 October 2026 to 1 January 2027, citing flood-related hardships. The change applies to all employers and employees under Thai labor law, including foreign workers.
What this means for you
- All employees and employers under Thai labor law, including foreign workers and their employers, are affected by the postponed start of fund contributions.
- The collection will now begin on 1 January 2027 instead of the previously scheduled 1 October 2026.
- No action is required from individuals at this time.
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